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Roy Newman

Roy James Newman, 87, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Fort Smith. He was born Aug. 3, 1925, in Scranton to Luther Lee and Mattie Mae Humphrey Newman. He was a retired employee of Rainbo Baking Co., a member of Victory Temple in Fort Smith, an avid gardener and a veteran of the Army. Roy served for five years in the Army Reserve and was on the front lines in Korea during 1950-51, where he received three Bronze Stars, the Korean Service Medal and National Defense Medal.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pauline of the home; a son, Kim and wife Leigh Ann Newman of Fort Smith; a brother, Cecil Newman of Fort Smith; a sister, Ruby Nell Inman of Fort Smith; and a grandson, Brandon Newman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral service will be today at 10 a.m. at Victory Temple in Fort Smith with burial at 1:30 p.m. at Ellsworth Cemetery near Paris, all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Terry Inman, Bob and Jerry Newman and Joe, Jackie and Curtis Turner.